It's been a disappointing season for the Giants in 2022, with the side sitting in 15th after 18 games this season.

A regular finals appearance maker in previous seasons, the Giants haven't been able to find consistent form this year amidst ongoing off-field changes.

Long-time coach Leon Cameron parted ways with the club earlier in the year, with Mark McVeigh taking the reigns as the search for a successor is identified.

To add insult to injury, the Giants are likely to face an exodus this year, with the likes of Bobby Hill, Tim Taranto, Tanner Bruhn and Jacob Hopperย linked with moves away from the club this season.

With a tight salary cap, the departures of the quartet could free up money for this off-season should they move to fill the voids left.

In saying that, here are five players the GWS Giants could target this off-season as they look for an improved 2023.

TRADE TARGETS: ADELAIDE, BRISBANE, CARLTON, COLLINGWOOD, ESSENDON, FREMANTLE, GEELONG

3. Ben Ronke

A bit of a wildcard option that could be a low-risk, high-reward type of move is Sydney's fringe small forward Ben Ronke.

With Bobby Hill expected to push for a move again this off-season, the Giants will be keen to secure a small forward to replace him on their list for 2023 and beyond.

Struggling to get game time behind the likes of Tom Papley, Will Hayward and Isaac Heeney in the forward line at the Giants' cross-town rivals, Ronke could seek a move elsewhere at season's end.

He's out of contract this year but a change of scenery could be exactly what the 24-year-old needs to reignite his career which started in such a promising fashion in 2018.

Ronke kicked 24 goals in 18 games in his debut year, including seven goals in just his third career game against Hawthorn at the MCG.

He would instantly get chances to impress at the Giants in the small forward role and working alongside a star like Toby Greene, could give him the skills to grow his game to become a dangerous small forward.

In 2022, Ronke has only managed seven games and is averaging just under a goal per outing, and will be desperate to recapture his early career form once again.

He wouldn't cost much, should be open to the switch and could improve the already dynamic GWS forward line in 2023.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 11: Ben Ronke of the Swans celebrates his sixth goal during the 2018 AFL round eight match between the Hawthorn Hawks and the Sydney Swans at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on May 11, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Adam Trafford/AFL Media/Getty Images)